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Can I import text data from my database?

Print Studio 2E FAQ
Yes, Print Studio allows you to import text data from Microsoft Access, Excel, FoxPro, text files, or any ODBC/OLE DB compliant database such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL.

How much database disk space is required to store data from a typical text file?

PostgreSQL FAQ
an example, consider a file of 100,000 lines with an integer and text description on each line. Suppose the text string avergages twenty bytes in length. The flat file would be 2.8 MB. The size of the PostgreSQL database file containing this data can be estimated as 5.

What if I find an article listed in a database, and there's no text?

Frequently Asked Questions
Many of the databases that do not contain the full text themselves will include a link that says something like: "ArticleLinker" or "Find Alternate Full-Text " or "Check for Full-Text availability". When you click this link, it will look to see if the full text of that journal is available in one of our other databases using our LIU Online, Print, and Microform Journal Holdings page.

Will duplicates be created when you import data?

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There should not be duplicate entries when you merge the data. The software will be set to merge using the VFC PIN# for the providers. As long as all users in a program use the same PIN for a provider, then the visit data will all be merged into one record for that provider. If different PIN numbers are used for the same clinic, then you will have duplicate entries that will need to be weeded out.

Can you import a database that we already have?

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Sorry, but the answer is "no". It is extremely difficult and time-consuming to get other people's databases to "match" with ARIC, and since we don't have any staff or funding, this is just impossible. When we have done that in the past, it has also created lots of duplicates, so it's just not feasible anymore. To enter your database, you *can* get an account set up to do multiple data entries.

How do I import data from Excel or a comma-delimited text file?

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In Excel, make sure your columns have data in the correct order (press F1 for Help while in the Import screen and it will tell you the correct order) or click (or right-click) here to get a sample Excel file as a template (erase the header and sample rows after adding your data). Leave any columns blank where no data exists (look at the Alumni Information Screen using the Demo Reunion to match up the Excel Columns with the fields on the screen).

Can the technical team import the data from my database?

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Each project is approached on a case-by-case basis. It is possible that the existing data structure may have to be modified to conform to our own database structure. In the site administration area of your site there is a place set aside for site statisitics and traffic usage.

If I have an existing list or database, can I import it without losing data?

Topica: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Topica allows you to import lists of prospective customers and data associated with those customer names. Our data import process is easy and flexible, and accommodates a range of data types and formats.

How do I prepare a file to import student data into the GO Solve Word Problems database?

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You will need to create a tab-delimited text file with defined columns. The only columns required to create a student account are First Name and Last Name. If you do not include passwords, the student will be prompted to create his/her own password when logging in to the program.

How do I prepare a file to import teacher data in to the GO Solve Word Problems database?

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You will need to create a tab-delimited text file with defined columns. The only columns required to create a teacher account are First Name, Last Name and Password. Passwords must be between 4 and 12 characters in length using letters and/or numbers with no blank spaces. Passwords are not case-sensitive.

Can I import data from an external database in SoftMap GPS?

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When I try to import players from my database I see empty list boxes or garbled data?

Swiss Perfect FAQ
Usually this means that your field mapping is incorrect. You have to make sure that what you map correct fields from your dBase or text files to corresponding SP fields. Another reason for the problem may be a corruption in the index files that is undetected by Swiss Perfect. If in doubt simply remove database.sti and database.spi files from the directory in question, where database is the name of the database file you are importing from.

How can I import data from an existent MySql / SQL Server online database?

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Simply create a script in any server-side language (Asp, PHP, etc) which will show all your database records in a "csv" format (one record on each line, fields separated by comma or semicolon); then, when importing, tell SendBlaster the url of this page. This also applies to any online database, such as postgres, SQL server, etc. The file probably contains non-ANSI characters: if an "end-of-file" character is encountered, which should not be present in an ANSI file, this error could occur.

Can I import new data into the climatology database --- say for tornadoes, lightning, etc?

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The climatology database is a binary, proprietary format and it would take an advanced programmer to be able to effectively make modifications.

How do I import data stored within multiple tables in my database?

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NumberGo's importer can use whatever SQL (structured query language) is supported by your database software. This allows you to import data stored in multiple table using an "SELECT - JOIN" SQL statement. Alternatively, you can import from a database view as well as from a table without having to use SQL.

I have data in plain text (.txt) file, can I import this data in to exam (.exm) file?

Exam Software Test Engine
Yes, you can use "Import" utility to import the data from plain text (.txt) files to exam (.exm) file. Import utility is very useful for customers who already have their data in electronic form. Convert you existing data into plain text (.txt) file and use "Import" utility to import into exam (.exm) file.

Can you print from the database after all the data has been entered?

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There are 10 standard reports you can run from the database. Most of these can also be sent to a file which can be imported to a word processor to be edited. Five books have been produced in Rhode Island using just this technique.
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